Pelargonium 'Orange Fizz'
geranium 'Orange Fizz'
Pelargonium 'Orange Fizz' gets its name from its lobed, zesty orange-scented leaves, rather than its flower colour. The plant produces pink and purple blooms with purple markings on the upper petals throughout the spring and summer.
Scented pelargoniums thrive in well-drained soil and are perfect for patio containers and borders and also make great conservatory plants where they should be placed in a spot with plenty of light, such as a south or west-facing outlook. To enjoy the fragrance throughout your home, place a few leaves in a bowl of water and allow the citrusy scent to circulate.
Scented pelargoniums thrive in well-drained soil and are perfect for patio containers and borders and also make great conservatory plants where they should be placed in a spot with plenty of light, such as a south or west-facing outlook. To enjoy the fragrance throughout your home, place a few leaves in a bowl of water and allow the citrusy scent to circulate.
How to care for Pelargonium Orange Fizz:
Pot up in free-draining compost and grow them on in a bright, frost-free spot. Move plants outside only after all risk of frost has passed, placing them in a sunny, sheltered position. Water regularly, allowing the surface to dry slightly between waterings, as they dislike being constantly wet. Remove faded flowers and yellowing leaves to keep plants tidy and to encourage more blooms.
Feed every couple of weeks through the growing season with a dilute high-potash fertiliser such as Tomorite to support flowering. Pinch back leggy growth to maintain a bushy shape, and bring plants back indoors before autumn frosts if you wish to overwinter them.
Feed every couple of weeks through the growing season with a dilute high-potash fertiliser such as Tomorite to support flowering. Pinch back leggy growth to maintain a bushy shape, and bring plants back indoors before autumn frosts if you wish to overwinter them.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
0.8m
Eventual spread:
0.5m
Position:
Full sun
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or peat-free general purpose compost
Hardiness:
Frost tender
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